New Bedford NewsLocal news for New Bedford, MA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Former mayor officially takes new post- July 7, 2008 The Parents Alliance for Catholic Education Board of Trustees has formally announced Frederick M. Kalisz Jr.http://www.topix.net/city/new-bedford-ma/2008/07/former-mayor-officially-takes-new-post?fr... Unique array of fine art and crafts on display- July 6, 2008 David W. OliveiraStandard-Times file photo All of the artisans' booths at the festival will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.http://www.topix.net/city/new-bedford-ma/2008/07/unique-array-of-fine-art-and-crafts-on-di... Illegal immigrants in city 'always looking over their shoulder'- July 6, 2008 Like many working parents, Elena doesn't get much sleep. The married mother of three wakes up at 4 a.m. and goes to bed around 11 p.m., except on nights when the refrigerator breaks and she stays up until 1:30 ...http://www.topix.net/city/new-bedford-ma/2008/07/illegal-immigrants-in-city-always-looking... Three teens charged with vehicle breaks- July 6, 2008 Three New Bedford teens were arrested early Friday morning after allegedly breaking into a vehicle on Ashley Street, and they might be behind as many as 10 other recent vehicle break-ins, police said.http://www.topix.net/city/new-bedford-ma/2008/07/three-teens-charged-with-vehicle-breaks?f... Religion plays a strong role in lives of Central American immigrants- July 6, 2008 Editor's Note: Some of the names of immigrants in this story have been changed. Some of the participants declined to say whether they are in the United States legally or not.http://www.topix.net/city/new-bedford-ma/2008/07/religion-plays-a-strong-role-in-lives-of-... Music, fireworks will fill the air as Summerfest kicks off tonight- July 5, 2008 As music fills the air and fireworks light up the sky, the 14th Annual Greater New Bedford Summerfest celebration will kick off with a bang tonight.http://www.topix.net/city/new-bedford-ma/2008/07/music-fireworks-will-fill-the-air-as-summ... Dartmouth bungalow is ideal starter home- July 5, 2008 Many houses previously featured in the Home of the Week have been described as a surprise on the inside, but this week's house takes the proverbial cake.http://www.topix.net/city/new-bedford-ma/2008/07/dartmouth-bungalow-is-ideal-starter-home?... Sylvia not guilty of killing girlfriend- July 5, 2008 A jury has acquitted John D. Sylvia Jr. of murdering his girlfriend in her New Bedford home in September 2005.http://www.topix.net/city/new-bedford-ma/2008/07/sylvia-not-guilty-of-killing-girlfriend?f... 'Foreclosure Summit' on Monday to include Congressman Barney Frank- July 4, 2008 A "Foreclosure Summit" is planned for Monday at the University of Massachusetts Purchase Street campus with U.S. Rep.http://www.topix.net/city/new-bedford-ma/2008/07/foreclosure-summit-on-monday-to-include-c... Waterfront rife with abuse of illegal workers- July 4, 2008 In 1983, when the seafood processing plants on the New Bedford waterfront broke the back of the Seafarer's Union, the starting salary for a line worker was around $7.50 an hour.http://www.topix.net/city/new-bedford-ma/2008/07/waterfront-rife-with-abuse-of-illegal-wor... |